Bubbakoo's Burritos

A shore original (Point Pleasant born and bred), you can't go wrong with anything at Bubbakoo's, including the outgoing personalities of almost everyone that I've ever encountered working at one. But if you go for one thing, go for the Chiwawa.

They take lightly breaded and fried rice balls, smash them into a bowl, and add any Mexican toppings that you want.

The best part of the Chiwawa to me is the brilliant mix of flavors and textures. The sticky-style rice gives it a perfect starchy base to be the vehicle for your favorite toppings.

Their California-style fish tacos are exactly what you would want from a shore Mexican-fusion restaurant - lightly crispy fish, crunchy slaw, and cool cilantro sauce, I've never gotten one that wasn't piping hot and crispy.

I also really dig the rice & beans side dish at Surf Taco. I couldn't even tell you specifically why, but they just really know how to do rice & beans!

Silverton Surf Taco (Google Maps)

Fins

Always get "High Tide", always!

Yet another local success story, Fins Tropicali Cuisine has a trio of locations - Point Pleasant, Bradley Beach, and Sea Girt.

While still fast casual, you'll wait a little bit longer for your meal at Fins. But it's not because they're slow, it's because they're making everything to order. While you can certainly get your meal to go, I recommend eating it right there, the second it comes out of the kitchen.